7. Balloons and Ribbons
Balloons and their trailing ribbons may seem festive on land, but in the ocean, they’re a hidden menace.
I’ve found them tangled around coral reefs or drifting at the surface, where they quickly become choking hazards for turtles, fish, and seabirds.
Balloons can travel far from their release point, impacting marine life hundreds of miles away.
The Marine Conservation Society campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of letting balloons go.